~Lexy's P.O.V~
His breathing was still really brisk, and he forced a dry swallow. "First times are always agonizing for girls. Aside from that, I thought you might have regretted it. So I didn't want to put you in that situation again until I was sure."
I frowned and stared at him, bewildered. "Sure?, Sure of what?"
He gave a tiny smile. "Just that you were ready for all this. I know I was your first, and I felt like I might have rushed things, but seeing you today. I was sure you were ready for it."
I instantaneously experienced guilt and shame. I speculated the initial time was a catastrophe and that he might abandon me. Meantime, he's been repressing himself, for my sake. He was trying not to rush things. I am the luckiest girl alive. It feels like I'm in a dream and never want to
